Category: Devotionals

Devotionals

The Ancient of Days

Read: Daniel 7:1, 9-18 Thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. (v. 9) Halfway through, the book of Daniel dramatically changes tone. It goes from a

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In the Lions’ Den

Read: Daniel 6:16-28 God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths. (v. 22) Daniel faced two overwhelming pressures. The privilege, prosperity, and power of the pagan empire dangled within

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Give Thanks (As Always)

Read: Daniel 6:1-13 He . . . prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously. (v. 10) Daniel must have wondered when he might catch a

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The Writing on the Wall

Read: Daniel 5:1-31 You have lifted up yourself against the Lord of heaven. (v. 23) Daniel’s first four chapters paint a complex portrait of Nebuchadnezzar. Babylon’s emperor was at turns

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The Wonders of the Most High

Read: Daniel 4:1-3; 34-37 Those who walk in pride he is able to humble. (v. 37) I have had my share of humbling (even humiliating) experiences. When I was younger,

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Who Rules?

Read: Daniel 4:4-9; 19-25; 28-33 The Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will. (v. 25) Nineteenth-century British politician John Dalberg-Acton is credited with

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With Us in the Furnace

Read: Daniel 3:19-30 The fourth [man] is like a son of the gods. (v. 25) At the end of A Tale of Two Cities, a young woman faces execution. At

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Which God?

Read: Daniel 3:1-18 We will not serve your gods. (v. 18) One of the tools the US Secret Service uses to combat counterfeiting is a document entitled “Know Your Money.”

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Kingdom of Heaven

Read: Daniel 2:36-49 The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed. (v. 44) Nebuchadnezzar provides a lesson in being careful what you wish for.